Football>HON Primera Division
Live Animation
Follow the match

Marathon
04-10 09:30
1 - 0
End

CD Motagua
Overview
Chat
93
Intelligence
Standings
Prediction
Marathon
CD Motagua
Attacks
92
99
Dangerous Attacks
42
53
Ball Possession
47
53
On Target
7
2
Off Target
3049
5149
Important Events
Live text broadcast
End 1-0
97′
F.Martinez
92′
Aaon barrios
C. Melendez
92′
jhen portillo
L. Vega
87′
javier rivera
87′
k.john
87′
k.john
83′
tomas sorto
i.castillo
76′
Giancarlos sacaza
75′
J. Rougier
74′
R. Castillo
N. Messiniti
74′
Kenny boden
A.Vega
72′
j.serrano
61′
R. Gómez
denis melendez
61′
cristian sacaza
pena
60′
M.Nunez
S.Elvir
46′
j.serrano
jefryn macias
46′
k.john
Romario Luiz Da Silva
Halftime 1-0
43′
denis melendez
30′
1-0
A.Vega
27′
R. Castillo
26′
S.Elvir
Goal
Shot on target
Shot off target
Penalty
Penalty Missed
Penalty shootout
Own goal
Assist
Corner
yellow card
red card
Second yellow
Subsititution
Subsititution(injury)
VAR
Match Info
In a tightly contested Liga Nacional de Honduras fixture, Club Deportivo Marathón secured a narrow 1-0 victory over C.D. Motagua at the Estadio Yankel Rosenthal on Thursday, April 10th, 2026. The result was a significant one for the home side, providing crucial points in the league table and a morale-boosting win against a traditional rival. The match's decisive moment arrived in the second half, breaking a deadlock that had persisted for much of the encounter and showcasing the fine margins that often decide these high-stakes domestic clashes.
The first half was a cagey affair, with both teams prioritizing defensive solidity and struggling to create clear-cut chances. Marathón looked the more proactive side, applying pressure in midfield, while Motagua relied on quick counter-attacks. The breakthrough finally came around the 65th minute. After a sustained period of possession, Marathón worked the ball into the Motagua penalty area, and a low cross from the right flank was met by a forward who managed to steer the ball past the goalkeeper from close range. Motagua pushed for an equalizer in the final stages, committing more players forward, but the Marathón defense, marshaled superbly by their captain, held firm to secure a clean sheet and all three points.
The key focus point of the match was the defensive discipline shown by Marathón, particularly in neutralizing Motagua's attacking threats. The performance of the home team's central midfield was also standout, as they controlled the tempo and won the majority of second balls. This result has a direct impact on the Primera División standings, moving Marathón up the table and putting pressure on the teams above them, while Motagua will be disappointed to leave empty-handed from a match where a draw might have been a fairer reflection of the overall balance of play.
Post-match, the Marathón manager praised his team's character and resilience, stating, "We knew it would be a battle, and the players executed the plan perfectly. To keep a clean sheet against a team of Motagua's quality is a massive achievement." The Motagua coach expressed frustration with the result but acknowledged his team's lack of cutting edge in the final third, saying, "We had moments but didn't take them. We need to be more clinical if we want to win these types of games."
The starting lineups featured Marathón in their traditional blue and white stripes, with their key playmaker orchestrating from midfield, while Motagua lined up